Today we continue our sermon series in the OT book of Zechariah called "Visions of Hope." Zechariah was a priest who returned from exile to help rebuild the temple in Jerusalem. Zechariah’s visions gave the people hope that God’s ultimate purpose is to restore. His vision was not just about the second temple and the people of his day. His prophecies pointed ahead to a time when God’s Spirit would indwell His people. When the people of God would become the temple of God.
Now we are finished with the visions, but we are only halfway through the book. The point of the visions is that while Israel is building a temple for the presence of God, God is building His people as a temple for His presence. God cares more about people than about temples. What does it mean to worship God and to be His people? Practicing faithfulness toward God means practicing justice and hospitality toward people.
